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Legislative Updates

Stay informed on current and pending legislation that impact hemp businesses.

SB 5 – Texas Hemp Ban Bill 2.0

Status: Introduced during Special Session by Senator Perry. The bill has passed the Senate State Affairs Committee. There will soon be a vote on the Senate floor.
Summary: Would ban all cannabinoids except CBD and CBG isolates including full spectrum CBD products.
Last Updated: July 2025

Action: Reach out to State Senators and Representatives ahead of the Special Session to express the need for sensible regulation, not another ban..

SB 2024 - Hemp Vape Ban Bill

Status: Signed into law by Governor Abbott on June 20, 2025.
Summary: Bans all vapes that contain, is mixed with, or is marketed as containing or being mixed with any cannabinoids, alcohol, kratom, kava, mushrooms, tianeptine, or any derivatives of those.
Last Updated: June 2025

Action: Businesses with existing inventory should plan for removal or liquidation before enforcement begins on September 1, 2025.

DRIVING GROWTH IN TEXAS

Hemp is Fueling Jobs and Innovation Across the State

From rural farms to urban labs, the Texas hemp industry is creating real economic value. The Whitney Economics Report shows how it’s making a difference: